Tue, 21-Oct-2025

FIFPRO sickened by death sentence report

FIFPRO

FIFPRO is sickened. Iranian footballer has been sentenced to death. Amir Nasr-Azadani faces execution in Iran. FIFPRO is “sickened” by rumors that an Iranian footballer has been sentenced to death, notwithstanding Iran’s denial. “FIFPRO is appalled and sickened by reports that professional footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani faces execution in Iran,” the federation said, appealing for his … Read more

October strikes cost 420,000 working days

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Strikes have already been announced. Around 40,000 civil servants are using food banks. Workers ‘have no option’ but to walk out. Strikes at the Department for Work and Pensions, the Highways Agency and among driving examiners have already been announced. Around 40,000 civil servants are using food banks and workers ‘have no option’ but to … Read more

Alcoholics given ketamine to stop drinking

Alcoholics

Alcoholics will receive ketamine-assisted therapy. NIHR-funded trial will be conducted at seven NHS sites in the UK. It is sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care . In a £2.4 million phase three experiment, alcoholics will receive ketamine-assisted therapy to discover if it helps them stay sober. The University of Exeter-led, NIHR-funded trial … Read more

Iranian footballer faces execution for advocating women

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The global football players’ association is shocked and disgusted. There are allegations that an Iranian professional risks execution for women’s rights. Colonel Esmaeil Cheraghi and two others were assassinated in Iran. The global football players’ association is ‘shocked and disgusted’ by allegations an Iranian professional risks execution for women’s rights. Colonel Esmaeil Cheraghi and two … Read more

Bainimarama faces his toughest election yet

Bainimarama

Fijians will elect a new parliament on Wednesday. A contentious battle between two former coup leaders. Frank Bainimarama faces Sitiveni Rabuka. Fijians will elect a new parliament on Wednesday after a contentious battle between two former coup leaders. Frank Bainimarama, who seized power in a bloodless coup in 2006, faces Sitiveni Rabuka, a former military … Read more

Hong Kong ditches COVID arrival restrictions, health app

Hong Kong ditches COVID arrival restrictions, health app

Hong Kong has removed its COVID-19 app. Beijing’s latest shift away from its “zero-COVID” goal was shutting down an app. Arrivals to the city are prevented from entering restaurants and bars for the first 72 hours. Hong Kong has removed its COVID-19 app and a prohibition on immigrants attending pubs and restaurants within three days … Read more

Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazilian police headquarters

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Police fired stun grenades and tear gas to disperse the crowd. They put out fires on buses and cars. The violence comes amid a surge of post-election violence across the country. In a surge of post-election violence on the day Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was declared as Brazil’s next president, supporters of outgoing President … Read more

Washington’s US-Africa summit

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Biden invites dozens of regional leaders this week in Washington. The three-day summit will focus on the climate problem. The conference recognizes Africa’s strategic importance. President Joe Biden invites dozens of regional leaders this week in Washington, DC for the second US-Africa Leaders Summit. The three-day summit will focus on the climate problem, good governance, … Read more

Chinese battle with COVID-19

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The cancer survivor in Hunan, China, just learned the COVID-19 lockdown will be removed. Hu told her relatives on WeChat to wear masks and avoid busy locations. The policy reversal came after a wave of anti-lockdown rallies swept the country. The 43-year-old cancer survivor in Hunan, China, just learnt that the two-week lockdown imposed to … Read more

US brings accusations against FTX’s Bankman-Fried

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Sam Bankman-Fried has been detained in the Bahamas. The 30-year-old crypto wunderkind was once worth an estimated $26.5bn. He attracted investors like BlackRock and Tom Brady. Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been detained in the Bahamas. The 30-year-old crypto wunderkind was once worth an estimated $26.5bn and attracted investors like BlackRock … Read more

ADB approves $554m Pakistan flood aid

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ADB has sanctioned a $554 million financing package to support Pakistan’s recovery. Furthermore, to support reconstruction efforts after devastating floods. The package will include a $475 million loan and a $3 million technical assistance grant from the ADB. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sanctioned a $554 million financing package to support Pakistan’s recovery and … Read more

“Devilishly hot” exoplanet discovered

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Hell is an Earth-sized planet that orbits near its star’s equator. This “super-Earth” is covered in 2,000°C lava. Janssen is a rocky planet outside our solar system. According to a new study, “hell” is an Earth-sized planet that orbits near its star’s equator. This “super-Earth” is covered in 2,000°C  lava. “Janssen” is a rocky planet outside … Read more

Moscow: Another mall is on fire

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A second Moscow mall has caught fire. It raises fears of sabotage. There was dense black smoke rising above Balashikha’s Stroypark Mall. A second Moscow mall has caught fire, raising fears of sabotage. There was dense black smoke rising above Balashikha’s Stroypark Mall. This morning’s incident, which firemen are addressing, injured one guy. The first … Read more

Zelenskyy renews diplomacy over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stepped up diplomacy over Russia’s invasion of his nation. He holds conversations with the presidents of the US., Turkey, and France. Ukraine-focused international events will yield “significant results,” he stated. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stepped up diplomacy over Russia’s invasion of his nation, having conversations with the presidents of the U.S., … Read more

Who are the Wagner mercenaries

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Wagner Group fighters were killed in a raid on a hotel in Kadiivka. During Russia’s invasion and takeover of Crimea in 2014, the private military business surfaced openly. Wagner fighters apparently occupied the territory with “little green men.” Ukrainian authorities claim Wagner Group fighters were killed in a raid on a hotel in Kadiivka, in … Read more

Israeli troops kill Palestinian girl in raid

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Israeli forces killed a 16-year-old Palestinian in Jenin. Jana Majdi Zakarneh was killed on Monday. The girl was shot on her roof. Israeli forces killed a 16-year-old Palestinian in Jenin, in the northern West Bank. Jana Majdi Zakarneh was killed on Monday, the Palestinian health ministry said. Local reports say Zakarneh was shot on her … Read more

Iran summons Chinese envoy over islands dispute

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Iran summoned China’s ambassador. The report occurs after Beijing published a controversial joint statement with Arab powers. Xi Jinping visited Saudi Arabia, and met with GCC leaders. Iran summoned China’s ambassador after Beijing published a controversial joint statement with Arab powers. Xi Jinping visited Iran’s adversary Saudi Arabia on Friday and met with GCC leaders. … Read more

The iconic duo spotted together, creating nostalgia in this viral video

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Reema Khan and Humaira Channa are two of Lollywood’s most iconic divas from the 1990s. They induce nostalgia, as they both sing the evergreen classic. The song sung was “Yeh Jo Char Dinon Ka Saath Hai.” Reema Khan and Humaira Channa, two of Lollywood’s most iconic divas from the 1990s, were recently spotted together, which … Read more

US holds Libyan bomb suspect

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A Libyan man suspected of constructing the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103. Scotland’s Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service claimed Abu Agela Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi is in US prison. Scottish prosecutors and police will continue this inquiry. A Libyan man suspected of constructing the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie … Read more

Bali bonk prohibition poses no harm to tourists

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Tourists don’t need to worry about the prohibition of sex outside of marriage. Governor dismisses concerns that Indonesia’s amended criminal code could hurt the island’s tourism business. The law ascertains everyone’s privacy and comfort. Bali’s governor said visitors need not worry about a prohibition on sex outside of marriage, dismissing concerns that Indonesia’s amended criminal … Read more

Peru protests kill 2; president seeks early election

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Peruvian police fought with protestors. They called for new elections. Furthermore, the release of the former president is urged. Peruvian police fought with protestors calling for new elections and the release of former President Pedro Castillo. Sunday’s deaths came amid rallies against Castillo’s impeachment and imprisonment in northern and Andean communities. Vice President Dina Boluarte, … Read more

Russia: Hotel attack targets Wagner mercenaries

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Members of Russia’s Wagner Group were murdered. Ukraine attacked a hotel in Kadiivka. Telegram channels showed a structure in ruins. According to the governor of the Russian-occupied Luhansk region, members of Russia’s Wagner Group were murdered when Ukrainian forces attacked a hotel where they were located. Exiled Luhansk Governor Serhiy Haidai said Ukraine attacked a … Read more

Ministers convene strike discussions; troops prepare to drive ambulances

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Ten industries are on strike this week. The government is holding emergency COBRA meetings to limit disruption. A formal request to the Ministry of Defense was not far off. Ten industries are on strike this week, and the government is holding emergency COBRA meetings to limit disruption. Over the weekend, government sources suggested a formal … Read more

Five confirmed deaths in Jersey tower explosion

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Five people have died after an explosion and fire at a Jersey apartment tower. Twelve persons are missing. The search for bodies “will take weeks, not days,” officials said. Five people have died after an explosion and fire at a Jersey apartment tower, up from three. Twelve persons are missing. The search for bodies “will … Read more

Four kids fall into a freezing lake and suffer cardiac arrest

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Four toddlers fell through the ice at Solihull lake. Kids fell into Babbs Mill Park’s water. They experienced cardiac arrest. Four toddlers fell through the ice at a Solihull lake, police say. Sunday afternoon, youngsters fell into Babbs Mill Park’s water and experienced cardiac arrest. Initial reports stated six youngsters were on the frozen lake, … Read more

Several Iranians at the risk of execution

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Several Iranians were at risk of imminent execution. There were protests that rattled the country’s Islamic authority. Mahsa Amini’s detention ignited the protest movement. Several Iranians were at risk of imminent execution Sunday for protests that have rattled the country’s Islamic authority, rights groups said. Mahsa Amini‘s detention by the Islamic republic’s morality police ignited … Read more

MPs and Lords’ IT devices go missing

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MPs and Lords have lost dozens of electronic gadgets this year. The list contains 27 pieces of parliamentary-supplied equipment. They might be lost or stolen. New data shows MPs and Lords have lost dozens of electronic gadgets this year. The list contains 27 pieces of parliamentary-supplied equipment lost or stolen by MPs. iPads, phones, and … Read more

UK: Wintry hazards could disrupt travel for a week

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Fog, ice, sleet, and snow will cause travel disruptions for at least a week. Additional bitter weather is expected. Saturday’s snowfall disrupted traffic across Scotland and other parts of the Uk. UK: Fog, ice, sleet, and snow will cause travel disruptions for at least a week, with more bitter weather to follow. Saturday’s snowfall disrupted … Read more